[JasonC]

Nope, no trust funds. Father grew up in Scranton coal country, son of an Irish immigrant who worked for a railroad. Bright enough to get into MIT. Helped the navy make wonders for the last 40 years (civilian scientist in Navy labs). Merit, justice, opporunity - remember?

[maui_hawaii]

Helped the navy make wonders for the last 40 years (civilian scientist in Navy labs). Merit, justice, opporunity - remember?

So you got a lock on a government job that can't be outsourced...thats what you're telling us.

Merit maybe, along with a government policy....

[maui_hawaii]

Helped the navy make wonders for the last 40 years (civilian scientist in Navy labs). Merit, justice, opporunity - remember?

If not for the government protecting your particular job it would be headed overseas too.

You government workers get an iron rice bowl then start coming up with all kinds of cockeyed ideas.

Lets get in the real world for once.

You had your opportunity because opportunity was forced.

Unfortunately not everyone gets a government job.

[A. Pole]

Bright enough to get into MIT. Helped the navy make wonders for the last 40 years (civilian scientist in Navy labs). Merit, justice, opporunity - remember?

Yes, 40 years ago the situation was quite different! Now I understand - you are a New Deal baby.